Voyageurs National Park is a watery, wilderness wonderland amid the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and is best explored via a houseboat rental. In this post, I will answer an array of questions I’ve recently received from my audience. I wish to help prepare you for navigating these waters; for camping out under the stars; for […]
Read MoreJocelyn, Tami and I take a girl’s road trip all throughout the state of Colorado, making 8 incredible stops along our journey. We camp, we hike, we soak in hot springs, we spot wildlife, we climb the largest mountain in the rockies and we have ourselves a whirlwind adventure amid some of the country’s most […]
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Among my travels, I constantly seek out the best destinations and national parks for spotting wildlife. After exploring this country countless times, I’ve discovered a few national parks that (more or less) guarantee its visitors some unbelievable wildlife sightings. With that said, I’d love to share these places with you in hopes that you, too, […]
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I had the wonderful opportunity to live in Washington D.C. for roughly two months this past summer and discovered that Washington D.C. is a great destination for every type of traveler. Needless to say, I grew to utterly adore this city and its surrounding areas. D.C. caught me off guard and blew my socks off […]
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Have you ever seen the movie “127 Hours” or, at the very least, heard its story? If you have, you know that Canyonlands National Park can be a very dangerous place to roam. AND, if you are at all like me, you have probably heard the many “I’m lucky to be alive” stories of hikers […]
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All hikes are wonderful, but some are unforgettable, uplifting and undeniably life changing. My hike on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park perfectly fits the latter. I have never felt so close to wildlife as I did along this impassioned trek. With an unparalleled guide amid heave-on-earth, all the ingredients concocted a revitalization […]
Read MoreFollow along via my vlog as I adventure among the Serengeti of North America: Yellowstone National Park with my husband, Doug, and my best friend, Nate. We see all of her stunning gems, including: Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone Canyon + Falls, Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley and SO MUCH MORE. Furthermore, we see […]
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I stood, silently still, at the forest’s edge just a mere hundred feet away from the wolf’s illuminating eyes and shining black coat. I peered into her soul, unafraid and invited. We were connecting and nothing else mattered in that moment in time…. “I’ll be there for you…” ♫ – my alarm clock blasted the […]
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The abounding beauty in the American west is quite staggering. Everywhere you drive, you’re inundated with a jaw-dropping, breath-taking scene. With all the allure, it’s difficult to choose what to explore and what to forgo. I’m a huge advocate of “seeing it all”. However, rarely is that feasible. Thus, I’ve created a list of what […]
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Even though the question “What is your favorite state in the U.S.?” never ceases to overwhelm and is nearly impossible to answer, I believe I’ve come to my conclusion: California is my favorite state (in the Lower 48). Most people question my answer. When they think of California, they think of Hollywood and Los Angeles […]
Read MoreIn my 4th vlog of this series, I bring you along on our journey to the underrated, yet captivating, Capitol Reef National Park and to the quirky, bohemian gem that is Mystic Hot Springs. This was my first time to both of these places. In Capitol Reef, not only did we love our hike to Hickman […]
Read MoreThis vlog (#3 in the series) begins halfway through day 3 – after our overnight hike in the Needles at Canyonlands. We journey to Moab where we explore Upper Canyonlands (Mesa Arch, Green River Overlook and more!) and even visit DINO TRACKS – woahhh, say what!!? We see many more petroglyphs at the dinosaur track […]
Read MoreIn this vlog, Doug, Cody and I begin with a quick stop at Newspaper rock (a rock covered in ancient petroglyphs – literally COVERED). Next, we hop right onto the trail and begin our overnight hike into the backcountry of Needles at Canyonlands National Park. Doesn’t take long before the three of us find ourselves […]
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Part 1: The Desert – Utah is such an unearthly state; from her Mars looking red rock canyons, to her abundance of petroglyphs, to her majestic mountain ranges and her stunning night skies – she’s the ultimate destination for the raddest of road-trips and I am here to help guide you throughout this astonishing state, […]
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When you ask yourself, “What’s one of the best days I’ve had this year or even in my life?”, you begin to reflect. Upon reflection, certain days immediately come to mind with little to no effort. I know, for me, there are about ten unforgettable days that instantly pop into my mind from recent years. […]
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It’s no secret that Southern Florida (SoFl) is a popular travel destination, especially for snow birds looking to escape the frigid, brutal winters in search for some warmth and sunshine. SoFl provides JUST that… along with its abundance of sandy beaches, turquoise waters, wildlife aplenty, endless mangroves, countless islands, everlasting everglades and a whole […]
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Badlands National Park in South Dakota holds a very special place in my heart – it was the first National Park that I ever visited AND it was my first trip “out west”. I’ve now been there multiple times and have LOVED every second of every day I’ve spent there. I think it is a […]
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